Occurrences


Accident Brief, Occurrence #20/4543
Occurrence
20/4543
Nature Of Flight
Private other
Aircraft Model
Fly Synthesis Texan Top Class
Date and Time
04 Sep 20 at 12:00
Pilot Licence
Pilot Age
0
Location
Whangarei
Flying Hours(Total)
201
POB
2
Flying Hours (on Type)
174
Injuries (Fatal)
0
Injuries (Serious)
0
Injuries (Minor)
0
Last 90 Days
6
Taic Reference
Publishing Reference
Vector-Winter-2021
Damage
Date Published
Synopsis
In September 2020, a Fly Synthesis Texan Top microlight experienced a flat tyre on landing at Whangarei. The aircraft veered off the seal runway causing significant damage to the nose gear assembly. The aircraft came to a rest on its nose. There were no injuries. The PIC advised that, on touching down at Whangarei on the seal runway, there was a muffled bang and loud rumbling noise under the front of the aircraft. The PIC suspected a tyre had blown out. They were able to keep the aircraft travelling in a straight line for approximately 80-100 metres but as the airspeed reduced, the rudder was not effective enough to maintain directional control. The aircraft then veered off the runway hitting a runway edge light and coming to a stop on its nose. The pilot was not injured and the aircraft was subsequently removed to a local hangar.